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Coaching Centers Company for Sale in Dubai, UAE
For Sale: Well-established tutoring business franchise Territory with market presence.
Set for Catering to 100 to 200 students per center.
- The License/Territory is located in a premier area in Dubai.
- Have recurring students.
-Database of more than 3500 paid customers.
- Well known and popular franchise.
- We charge fees on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- We possess a Trade License and Professional license, KHDA approval.
Run Rate Sales
INR
1.54 crore
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Paint & Sip Company for Sale in Dubai, UAE
For Sale: Middle easts #1 paint/art brand that has catered to 100,000 customers to date.
Awarded #1 art & painting event in the middle east.
- Have catered to 100,000 customers to date. We have a huge network; 20 countries' art box sales.
- Paint & sip events across multiple 5-star locations in the UAE (which have included in the past the Louvre Abu Dhabi)
- Also conduct 8-week painting courses with an exhibition at the end.
- Have conducted corporate events with over 100 blue chip partners (incl. Google, McKinsey, etc. )
- Premium paint-it-yourself art box portfolio with hand-sketched canvas, ultra high-end presentation, and online video (behind a paywall) teaching one how to paint it.
- As another new business (which can be explored as part of the sale) we have created an innovative art market on the blockchain, where our platform converts physical art to be sold as the following package for the consumer (at no additional cost) 1) Physical art (2) Authenticated onto the blockchain (3) NFT replica (4) Stamp a video of the artist creating the painting on the blockchain which the buyer also gets. This platform has undergone significant development and cost.
- We have 12 contract-based employees.
Run Rate Sales
INR
4.8 crore
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Beauty School for Sale in Dubai, UAE
Beauty school offering training courses in make-up and hairstyling, with in-house and online classes.
Highly reputed beauty school in Dubai with a successful track record of 3,000+ students over the past 12 years.
- We have a physical facility in Dubai and we are doing online classes as well. We get International students for both online and in-house courses.
- Company is also registered in the UK, but it's still a non-trading company.
- The revenue channels are through our facility in Dubai and online classes.
- Majority of our students are from in-house courses.
- We have 2 large social media platforms on Instagram and Facebook.
- This year, ~190 students enrolled for the courses.
- Course fee ranges from AED 1k to 25k.
- During corporate workshops, most of our clients travel from abroad. In all courses, there is a 60% rate of International students.
- Because we set an industry benchmark for quality of learning, the students tend to have better chances of attaining jobs than they would if studying in other schools.
- There are 6 permanent employees. Additionally, there are freelance teachers.
- Business has great potential for expansion and due to the name ownership in Dubai and UK, the buyer can then choose to franchise.
Run Rate Sales
INR
4.1 crore
EBITDA Margin
40 %
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Beauty School for Sale in Dubai, UAE
Beauty school offering training courses in make-up and hairstyling, with in-house and online classes.
Highly reputed beauty school in Dubai with a successful track record of 3,000+ students over the past 12 years.
- We have a physical facility in Dubai and we are doing online classes as well. We get International students for both online and in-house courses.
- Company is also registered in the UK, but it's still a non-trading company.
- The revenue channels are through our facility in Dubai and online classes.
- Majority of our students are from in-house courses.
- We have 2 large social media platforms on Instagram and Facebook.
- This year, ~190 students enrolled for the courses.
- Course fee ranges from AED 1k to 25k.
- During corporate workshops, most of our clients travel from abroad. In all courses, there is a 60% rate of International students.
- Because we set an industry benchmark for quality of learning, the students tend to have better chances of attaining jobs than they would if studying in other schools.
- There are 6 permanent employees. Additionally, there are freelance teachers.
- Business has great potential for expansion and due to the name ownership in Dubai and UK, the buyer can then choose to franchise.
Run Rate Sales
INR
4.1 crore
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Sports Coaching Business for Sale in Dubai, UAE
For Sale: One of UAE's oldest & prestigious cricket academies with 85 registered trainees.
No of trainees: We have currently 85 registered trainees.
- Growth rate is approximately 5% in terms of revenue.
- Promoter experience: 17 years in this industry in UAE.
- We coach & organize competitive cricket tournaments in UAE. viz.
A) Annual 06 inter-academy tournament (16 years)
B) Pan UAE inter-school for girls & boys (17 years)
C) Overseas tour 40 Nos (UK, India, Oman. )
D) Master Class, Clinic & Camps.
- One of UAE's oldest & prestigious cricket academies with multiple verticals catering to schools, and the general public.
- Business Relationship: Huge goodwill with superbrand image, backed up with strong parent/trainees loyalty & respect earned is as good & best it could be. Media support is to the hilt largely due to strong commitments & dedicated service.
- Recognition & awards:
A) Holders of world copyrights for the virtual cricket & fitness program (attained during the covid challenge period)
B) Featured in ICC 360 sports.
C) ECB women cricket development partners.
D) CSR awards.
Run Rate Sales
INR
1.82 crore
EBITDA Margin
0 - 10 %
Hobby Class for Sale in Dubai, UAE
Company conducting various education classes for children is for sale.
Run Rate Sales
INR
5.2 crore
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Dance Studio for Sale in Dubai, UAE
Profitable, well-known dance studio brand with 2 prime UAE locations.
Established 5 years ago, the studio in Abu Dhabi has grown into a profitable, trusted brand with a loyal adult clientele.
- This year, the business expanded with a rebranded Dubai branch which took over of the existing studio with strong reputation, strategically located to tap into a premium market segment. That has created additional value for students who can take their classes in both locations.
- Both studios are in prime locations with classy and elegant, fully equipped interiors, available parking.
- Staff includes experienced dance instructors and dedicated admin/sales personnel in both cities, ensuring smooth operations and client care.
- We have a strong student retention rate, with many clients building long-term relationships.
- The business demonstrated strong financial resilience, successfully navigating crises like COVID-19 without loans, and experiences minimal seasonal impact due to its indoor nature.
- Operating costs remain low with affordable yearly license renewals, high-margin services, and organic growth through reputation and word-of-mouth.
- Target audience: Adults aged 35+, a segment with disposable income, time, and strong loyalty.
- Recognized as one of the most premium and highest-priced dance studios in Abu Dhabi and Dubai that received multiple Top Studio and Top Teacher awards at the international dance competition.
- Primary revenue from structured private ballroom dance lessons, offered in tiered programs (Introductory, Bronze, Silver, Gold).
- Additional income from performance and competition packages, tailored to committed students.
- Strong recurring revenue through high retention, upselling, and referral-driven enrollments.
- Current revenue driven by active enrolled students, with potential to expand through group classes, merchandise, or online offerings.
- Potential to grown into franchise with well established syllabus and all the needed video materials to educate newly joint staff.
- Both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi are operating under the same brand are included in the current sale. The financials mentioned are also both the locations combined.
Run Rate Sales
INR
5 crore
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Language Center for Sale in Dubai, UAE
For Sale: Well-established tutoring business with master franchise and good market presence.
Located in the key educational hubs of Dubai and Sharjah, the tutoring business benefits from strategic locations to tap into a broad demographic of students aged 5 to 18.
- Boasting two operational branches, the Dubai location caters to 90 students, while the Sharjah branch serves 20, demonstrating a substantial student base.
- As an American franchise with KHDA and SPEA approvals, the business ensures compliance with educational regulations, underlining its credibility and market presence in the UAE.
- Offers an extensive range of educational services, including English-language skills, math tutoring, study skills, exam preparation (SAT/ACT), and language courses (Arabic, IELTS, TOEFL), meeting the diverse academic needs of students.
- The business holds B2B partnerships with schools and educational companies for SAT prep, enhancing its network and reach within the education sector.
- Includes an online learning platform to provide flexible and accessible education solutions, aligning with the growing trend of digital learning.
- Potential buyers can leverage a 15-year brand validity with the flexibility to continue franchise operations or rebrand, offering growth opportunities and brand strategy alignment.
- Employing a compact yet efficient team of 4, the business maintains low overheads while delivering diverse educational services, a key factor for operational and financial management.
- Last year the business was hit hard with external and internal circumstances as a result our revenue was low. Now we are back to normal.
Run Rate Sales
INR
1.82 crore
EBITDA Margin
8 %
Education Consultant for Sale in Dubai, UAE
For Sale: Profitable maths tutorial franchise center in Dubai, serving 90-110 students/month, 30% YoY growth.
1. Business is a highly profitable and rapidly growing maths tuition franchise center located inside a large and affluent community in Dubai.
2. Company serves 90-110 students per month and has experienced 100% growth 2 years ago, 23% growth in the last year and is already growing at 30% this year. We consistently achieve 5-star Google ratings and a Net Promoter Score of 10/10, indicating high customer satisfaction.
3. The business has been successful in generating a high volume of new leads through its strategic location and word-of-mouth referrals, with a customer base primarily from The Villa, Villanova, Arabian Ranches 2 & 3, and Silicon Oasis. This has been achieved with minimal marketing spend.
4. The business presents an opportunity for potential investors as it operates with a low-cost structure and minimal staff, with only 2 employees and 1 center owner/manager.
5. The company has a straightforward and profitable business model, with a one-time franchise fee of $7k (USD) payable to the Master Franchisor to be paid by the buyer at the time of handover and a 15% royalty on monthly sales.
6. The company is registered with a trade license and KHDA License.
Run Rate Sales
INR
2.6 crore
EBITDA Margin
27 %
Newly Established Beauty School Investment Opportunity in Dubai, UAE
Proposed beauty school for eyelash extension and brow training provided by masters/champions from Russian industry.
Startup that plans to set-up a beauty school in Dubai to provide training on eyelash extension and brow architecture.
- Training will be provided by Russian experts. We have 2 trainers in our current network and one of them has won a championship in Russia. Also, we can easily engage new experienced trainers from Russia if needed.
- Typical duration of the course will be 3-5 days with an average price of AED 4,500 and after the completion of course, we will provide a certificate authorized by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
- We are currently in the process to identify a location to set-up the beauty school. We will register our business after raising funds.
- Founder has been living in Dubai for the last 2 years and has already organized training for many students, so we have strong proof of concept.
- Dubai is an untapped market. We understand this market and know how to constantly attract students / new clients online.
- One of the key advantages is that we know precisely how such schools in Russia works, where this market is highly developed and competitive. So we will use these best practices and talents to become the top school in Dubai.
- After starting the operations, our pessimistic projection is to train 20 students per month. The number of students will gradually increase with the addition of new courses and the launch of online training courses.
- Picture attached in the profile is only for demonstration purpose.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Training Institute Investment Opportunity in Dubai, UAE
Company helps women build corporate entrepreneurial careers and achieve life goals.
This company started as a self-funded, one-woman enterprise in Dubai and has now grown into a profitable coaching center with local and international community contribution.
- Offer training programs to female students to enrich their confidence and skills to get employed or start their own businesses.
- We have provided coaching to more than 1,350 female students with more than 70 reviews and success stories documented.
- Company has won 9 awards from various establishments for women empowerment in the last 2.5 years.
Run Rate Sales
INR
1.12 crore
EBITDA Margin
35 %
Training Institute Investment Opportunity in Dubai, UAE
Food safety training and consulting company in Dubai having 100 clients.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Training Institute Investment Opportunity in Dubai, UAE
Opportunity to invest in a Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy with an expected 2.5-3 Million AED revenue.
The institute has been set up at Dubai Healthcare City right in the center of the city with tremendous connectivity - 5 minutes from Dubai International Airport and about 10 minutes to Dubai Mall.
- At a net revenue of AED 40,000 per student, we will be delivering AED 2.4 Million revenue from 60 students across this year in our 6 months Entrepreneurship Course for next-generation business owners in the age group of 18-30-year-olds (primarily from Indian family business backgrounds) and another AED 1.2 Million from our shorter duration 'Business Setup in UAE' Bootcamp program to be conducted for small and medium businesses from all over the world (particularly targetting India, Russian and Africans) with 5,000 AED net revenue per student.
- We started the business 4 months back and have a commercial license to operate the business.
Run Rate Sales
INR
84 lakh
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Training Institute Franchise Opportunity
The Brainbay Edu Spark, 40 Franchisees, Est'd in 2006, Chennai HQ
- 10+ introductions
- 2000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
The Brainbay Edu Spark was established in the year 2008 and in this short span of time the company has grown from a mere 12 students in its first batch to more than 3,50,000 students as of now. Students enrolling for the program have displayed a tremendous improvement in various skills such as memory, personality, communication, thinking and more.
The Brainbay Franchise is a wonderful business opportunity for the entrepreneurs looking to explore in education & training industry. We are looking to expand our presence through franchising and offer two franchise models. The Training Center Model conducts weekend classes for students in the training center itself and the Training Center with School Tie Up Model conducts classes on a full time basis within the school premises itself post school hours.
Exp Monthly Sales
INR
20 thousand - 1 lakh
Space Required
200 - 500 Sq Ft
Fashion Institute Franchise Opportunity
Institute Of Design, 7 Franchisees, Est'd in 1993, Chennai HQ
- 10+ introductions
- 2000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
Institute of Design is a premier ISO 9001:2008 certified arts and design institution in Chennai. Since our establishment in 1993 we have had more than 15,000 graduates and have trained more than 5,000 students off-campus. We offer diploma courses in fashion design, fine arts and visual design. Our student community includes students from all over India and several foreign countries like Maldives, Netherlands, Thailand, Korea, South Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Currently, we wish to expand across South India through franchising.
Exp Monthly Sales
INR
3 lakh
Space Required
2000 - 4000 Sq Ft
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Investing in businesses is a strategic endeavor that can significantly grow your wealth if approached knowledgeably. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding the intricacies of businesses for investment is crucial.
Understanding Business Investment
Business investment refers to the allocation of capital to a company with the expectation of receiving financial returns. This can occur through direct investment in a private company or by purchasing stocks and shares of publicly traded businesses.
Types of Business Investments
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Equity Investment: This involves purchasing shares of a company. Equity investors become partial owners and have potential returns through dividends and appreciation of the stock value.
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Debt Investment: Investors lend money to businesses in exchange for interest income. This can include corporate bonds or business loans.
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Venture Capital and Angel Investing: These are types of equity investment where investors provide capital to startups and small businesses that have potential for growth.
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Crowdfunding: An innovative way to invest in businesses where multiple investors contribute small amounts of capital via platforms like Kickstarter or Indiegogo.
Advantages of Investing in Businesses
- Potential for High Returns: Businesses have the potential to grow substantially, resulting in significant returns on investment.
- Portfolio Diversification: Investing in various businesses can diversify an investment portfolio, reducing overall risk.
- Active Involvement: Investors can actively participate in their investments, offering guidance and support to businesses.
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Even though investing in businesses offers attractive returns, it involves certain risks:
- Market Volatility: Economic changes can affect business profitability and stock prices.
- Failure Risk: Especially with startups, there's always a risk of failure resulting in loss of investment.
- Regulatory Issues: Changes in laws and regulations can impact businesses adversely.
How to Choose the Right Business for Investment
- Research and Analysis: Understand the business model, industry sector, and financial health of the business.
- Growth Potential: Evaluate the business's potential for growth and scalability.
- Management Quality: A competent management team can greatly influence a business’s success.
- Market Trends: Stay updated with market trends and economic conditions that might affect the business.
- Competitive Advantage: Ensure the business has a unique selling proposition or competitive edge.
Conclusion
Investing in businesses for investment can be incredibly rewarding. However, it requires a thorough understanding of the market, diligent research, and careful selection. By weighing the potential benefits against the risks and conducting due diligence, investors can enhance their ability to make profitable investments. Always consider consulting a financial advisor to tailor your investment strategy to your personal financial goals and risk tolerance.
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